Meet Our Sponsors

We appreciate the generous monetary and in-kind sponsorship that our Festival receives.

• 2008 Letter of invitation to Sponsors
• Benefits for 2008 Festival Sponsors
• 2008 Sponsor Agreement Form (50 KB)
• For other ways to contribute to the Festival, please see our Contribute page.

2007 Sponsors:

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Presenting Sponsor

Howe Sound Pulp and Paper Limited Partnership

The Festival appreciates Howe Sound Pulp and Paper's ongoing support and community investment. You're invited to meet our proud Presenting sponsor and visit their pulp and paper operation—one of the most modern in Canada—just a few minutes' drive from Gibsons Landing. www.hspp.ca.

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Gold Sponsors

Sunshine Coast Credit Union

Serving the local communities for over sixty-five years, the Sunshine Coast Credit Union is a full-service financial institution with assets exceeding $290 million. Community involvement is one of the credit union's top priorities. Telephone (604) 886-2122 or visit www.sunshineccu.com for more information.

Coast Cable Communications Ltd.

Coast Cable Communications has been serving the Sunshine Coast for over 35 years. The company offers cable TV, high-speed Internet access, and a community programming channel. Coast Cable is proud to support many aspects of community life—from amateur sports to performing arts. Telephone (604) 885-3224 or visit www.coastcable.com.

Tim Hortons / Wendy's

Wendy's & Tim Hortons are locally known as "the place to meet" and have two great restaurants in one location. They offer an outdoor patio and are open 24 hours with drive thru service. Located at 1078 Gibsons Way. They are hosting the Garden Court Cafe food service at Elphinstone School during Festival hours.

CKAY-FM

Website: www.ckay.ca

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Silver Sponsors

MarketPlace IGA

Come and see why we are Marketplace IGA, B.C.'s Retailer of the Year! Unmatched customer service combined with the freshest and unique product assortment greets you—from fresh seafood, sushi, scratch bakery, to the largest organic selection of fresh and frozen items on the Sunshine Coast. We are looking forward to seeing you!

Josefa Fritz Barham

Josefa created the artwork for our 2007 official poster, T-shirt, and other items. To view Josefa’s work visit Westwind Gallery at 292 Gower Point Rd, Gibsons Landing, online at www.westwindgallery.net, or at www.art-by-josefa.com. We are pleased to introduce our new "official artist" and hope you appreciate her work as much as we do.

Terra Firma Digital Arts

Terra Firma's Roger Handling designed the eye-catching 2007 Festival poster and brochure. Take a look—it's easy to see why Roger's art direction, graphic design and print management skills are much sought-after throughout British Columbia and beyond. Telephone (604) 886-9667.

Elphinstone High School

Elphinstone School is home to The Gibsons Landing Fibre Arts Festival Workshops, Exhibit and Merchant Mall. The Community School supports us all year long—offering us meeting room space and on-site assistance the entire week of the festival. We very much appreciate the generous cooperation of the school district and staff.

Cedars Inn Hotel & Convention Centre

Conveniently located on Gibsons Way just a stone's throw from Elphinstone High School, the Cedars Inn Hotel & Convention Centre has large well-appointed rooms, heated outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna and fitness room. "The Home of Hospitality", this is the best place to stay in Gibsons for the Fibre Arts Festival. See www.thecedarsinn.com for more details.

Len Wray's Transfer (member of United Van Lines)

Len Wray's Transfer is a full-service moving and storage company specializing in residential local and long-distance moves. Their warehouse contains a packaging supply retail store and 10,000 sq foot heated palletized storage. Call for all your moving and storage needs: (604) 886-2664.

Super Valu

One of the Sunshine Coast's longest established supermarkets. A full service grocery store that includes a deli, fresh meat & produce departments, plus one of the few supermarket "made from scratch" in-store bakeries in Canada. SuperValu also carries the largest selection of natural organic foods on the Sunshine Coast! Located in the Sunnycrest Mall, Gibsons Way.

Pacific Yachting

Details coming soon.

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Bronze Sponsors

Attention! Web & Graphic Design

Attention! is the company that created the Fibre Arts Festival's website and continues to make sure it runs smoothly. Teresa Nightingale can create and/or maintain a website for your business, organization or event, too—"Professional design you can afford." Telephone (604) 885-8849 or 1-877-493-5163 or visit www.attentiondesign.ca for more information.

South Coast Ford Sales Ltd.

South Coast Ford has prided itself in exceptional community oriented customer service since 1979. The Dealership assists and sponsors a multitude of events on the Sunshine Coast including children's sports, the Festival of the Written Arts, the local Drag Racing Association, the Lark in the Park, the Pender Harbour Jazz Festival plus much more.

Coast Reporter newspaper

For up-to-date Sunshine Coast news and views, turn to the Coast Reporter community newspaper. Every week, the Coast Reporter brings current issues, arts and culture, sports and more to your door (or mail box). Special feature sections cover pets, gardening, home renovations, back-to-school, personal finances, and other timely topics. Telephone (604) 886-4003 or visit www.coastreporter.net.

Blackfish Pub

Details coming soon.

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BC Ferries

Proud community sponsor. www.bcferries.com

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Community Sponsors

Gift of the Eagle Gallery

Offering a rich and varied tapestry of northwest coast arts and genuine native art, rooted in tradition and handcrafted by contemporary artisans. Representing over 100 quality local artists. 689 Gibsons Way, Gibsons.

Sunshine Coast Quilters' Guild

The Guild has over 170 members and was founded in 1982. The members meet for "resource days" and other occasions, and host a spring quilt show every two years. Our Resource Days are now held at Sechelt Legion Hall at 9:00 AM, on Saturday, September 30, 2006, November 25, 2006, January 27, 2007, March 31, 2007, May 26, 2007. Come join us. www.user.dccnet.com/scquilts/

Waterfront Restaurant

Located at 442 Marine Drive, the Waterfront Restaurant offers casual family dining with a fabulous view overlooking Gibsons Harbour to Keats Island. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily, 8am-8pm. Telephone (604) 886-2831.

Westwind Gallery & Framing

Step upstairs to The Terrace at 292 Gower Point Road, where you'll find Westwind Gallery, and a warm welcome from owner Morley Baker, and Cody, the friendly gallery dog. The gallery features Sunshine Coast and other art—paintings, pottery, blown glass, and more. Custom framing is also available on premises. Telephone (604) 886-9213.

Mail-O-Matic Services

Mail-O-Matic provides various mailing services, which include data base management and file sortation, laser and digital imaging, folding, insertion and processing. We allow companies to attain the best postage rates available. Telephone (604) 439-9668. www.mail-o-matic.com

Sunshine Coast Bed & Breakfast, Cottage Owners Association

The Sunshine Coast Bed & Breakfast, Cottage Owners Association is comprised of the finest accommodations on Canada's fantastic Sunshine Coast. Whether you are looking for a quiet cottage in the woods or a luxury B&B on the water, a family vacation or a romantic getaway, our accommodations never disappoint. With over 120 properties from which to choose you are certain to find the one just right for you. Each and every one of our members are dedicated to providing the best possible experience for their guests. www.bbsunshinecoast.com

Gibsons Building Supplies

Details coming soon.

Gibsons Landing Harbour Authority

Located at the Gibsons Wharf, the GLHA manages and maintains the harbour and collects moorage fees. GLHA provides the Festival with much needed and appreciated storage space. Telephone (604) 886-8017.

Tracy Lee Hearst Design

Tracey Lee Hearst has been an event planner and showcase designer for 15 years. Specializing in trade show design and display as well as gallery installation, she has worked across Canada as well as making forays into Slovenia and the United States. Fibre arts have long been a passion with her and she was thrilled to be the design consultant for Convergence 2002, held in Vancouver. Last year the Gibsons Landing Fibre Arts Festival was a joy to install and she is looking forward to working with the wonderful team again this year.

Pack Ratt Louie's Grill

Funky eatery, casual, relaxed atmosphere, great comfort food. Licensed bar. At Sunnycrest Mall. Telephone (604) 886-1646.

Zocalo (formerly Matthews & More)

Where Fashion and Friends meet Fabulous clothes! Come and see us at 453 Marine Drive in Lower Gibsons. Telephone: (604) 886-4764.

Sunshine Coast Spinners' & Weavers' Guild

Founded in 1986, the Guild represents over 46 fibre artists. Visit the Guild at its annual Fibres Plus sale in November at the Seaside Centre in Sechelt BC. This year the guild will be doing a Beginner's Spinning class at Festival. The Guild meets at noon the first Monday of the month, except July and August at St. John's United Church at Davis Bay. www.ljensen.ca/SCSAWG/SCSAWG.htm

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Funding Partners

British Columbia Gaming Commission

Town of Gibsons

On behalf of the entire community, the Town of Gibsons extends a warm welcome to fibre artists, visitors, and Sunshine Coast residents. The Town of Gibsons celebrates all the artists—local and visiting. Their fine craftsmanship, and their skills and knowledge is what makes their artwork so extraordinary. So, have fun. Welcome to Gibsons—and enjoy the beautiful Sunshine Coast. For more information about Gibsons, see www.gibsons.ca, visit the municipal offices at 474 South Fletcher Road, or telephone (604) 886-2274.

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